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Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2011, 6:42 am

The NHS reforms saga: winners and losers

Downing Street will be listening attentively to him in the months ahead. "He was proved right," one Cameroonian tells me. Nick Clegg: To many people he looks silly for having had to abandon NHS changes that he had only recently signed up to. To other eyes ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-15T13:27:40Z)

Casey Anthony trial: State expected to rest its case today

Both parties agreed the meaning is "beautiful life" and that translation will be read to jurors. Casey Anthony replied, "yes, sir" to Perry agreeing to the stipulation. The state called several witnesses Tuesday: Artist Bobby Williams, who tattooed "Bella ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2011-06-15T13:27:40Z)

Forget 'Arizona-style,' Welcome to Alabama-style Immigration Bill

The story of Alabama's immigration legislation, which will affect the estimated 120,000 undocumented (or if you prefer, illegal) immigrants in the Southern state, really begins in April 2010, when Arizona passed immigration legislation to deal with ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-06-15T13:27:40Z)

At Tomorrow's AOL Investor Day, Will "Execution" Focus Mean Cylinders Firing or Heads Rolling?

Now, said Armstrong, deals will be taking a back seat to products. "We are diligently staying on strategy and really focusing on products and services," said Armstrong. "We have laid out the path we are on and now investors want proof of the concept." (Source: All Things Digital 2011-06-15T12:59:02Z)

Wis. Supreme Court upholds controversial union law

Walker claimed that the law, which also requires public employees to pay more for their health care and pensions, would give local governments enough flexibility on labor costs to deal with deep cuts to state aid. Democrats saw it as an attack on public ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-15T13:27:40Z)

Jennfier Lopez 'On the Fence' Over 'American Idol' Return

(NewsCore) -  Jennifer Lopez, who signed a one-year deal to co-judge "American Idol," says she's "on the fence" about returning to TV's top-rated show, the New York Post reported late Tuesday. "I haven't been forced to make a decision, and I'm glad about ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2011-06-15T13:20:30Z)

Just like Mavs, owner Mark Cuban turned over new leaf in playoffs

"I actually really enjoyed not having to deal with the media," Cuban said in an email to the Los Angeles Times. "I'm going to do the rounds post finals and then probably back off considerably and just use the platforms I have under my control to ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-15T13:20:30Z)

Libyan troops shell western rebel positions

will be of comfort to him." NATO spokesman Major General Nick Pope said air strikes had destroyed three ammunition bunkers in Waddan and that NATO ships were patrolling the Libyan cost to enforce the arms embargo. AUSTRIA OVERTURE TO REBELS Austrian ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-15T12:59:02Z)

Casey Anthony trial: State rests case against Casey Anthony

Both parties agreed the meaning is "beautiful life" and that translation will be read to jurors. Casey Anthony replied, "yes, sir" to Perry agreeing to the stipulation. The state called several witnesses Tuesday: Artist Bobby Williams, who tattooed "Bella ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2011-06-15T12:51:52Z)

Technology, Power & Utilities, Healthcare Sectors Bright Spots For M&A In A Mixed Landscape, According To Ernst & Young LLP

however deal volume dropped 4%, demonstrating a return to larger headline deals, but a drop in overall activity, finds Ernst & Young LLP Transaction Advisory Services (TAS).(1) Deal activity for the second half of 2011 should moderately strengthen ... (Source: Street.Com 2011-06-15T13:06:11Z)

Expert: Heart-Shaped Stickers Found in Casey Anthony's Bedroom

Later, a tattoo artist testified that Casey Anthony had a tattoo of the words "Bella Vita," or "beautiful life" in Italian, etched on her back on July 2, 2008. She returned on July 15 and scheduled another appointment for a few days later. Her daughter was ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-14T23:44:28Z)

McClain, Vahdat bridge cultures with 'Duets'

"I'm 68 and I'm pretty stubborn," McClain said from his home in Newmarket, N.H. "This project moved my butt out of my comfort zone, and I'm so thankful I did it because it's just so beautiful." McClain didn't exactly jump at the collaboratio (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-15T13:06:11Z)

Space Oddity: Russian Chess Chief (and Ufologist) Visits Gaddafi

In 2010, Ilyumzhinov struck a deal with the Kremlin to leave office, and was rewarded with Russia's support for his bid to get re-elected as the head of FIDE last year. (See photos of the battle for Libya.) In his interview with TIME, he said he preferred ... (Source: Time 2011-06-15T02:07:38Z)

Is Wisconsin Act 10 effective right now?

I'll leave the distinction between the three possible effective dates (March 26, June 14 or June 15) to the professionals as that can and probably will have legal consequences for those local units of government who cut deals with public unions on and ... (Source: Hotair.com 2011-06-15T13:13:21Z)

Lopez 'on the fence' about 'Idol' return

I'm just really enjoying the time of just waiting and seeing." Lopez only signed a one-year deal with the show while Steven Tyler signed a multi-year contract, so he'll definitely be back for another season alongside ol' faithful Randy Jackson (Source: MSN 2011-06-15T01:24:41Z)

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